atb's guide to starting a business
You think that small business ownership is the right road for you. Learn how to take your great idea and turn it into a fully fledged business.
1. Is entrepreneurship right for me?
3. Identify your business structure
5. Explore your funding options and how to fund your startup
You’re ready to take the leap into small business ownership - it’s time to make it official by registering your business.
9. Register/incorporate your business
10. Obtain your business licence/permits
11. Identifying and planning for your start up costs
12. How to be bankable
13. Research and obtain necessary insurance
14. Hiring a lawyer
15. Hiring an accountant
16. The Power of Props
17. Cash flow 101
18. Obtain a GST number/registration
19. Register your domain name/contact info
20. Set up your business banking
21. Establish your bookkeeping system
It’s time to officially open your doors and bring your product or service to market
22. Set up your website/contact information
23. Marketing 101 for small business: Branding
24. Marketing 101 for small business: Social media
25. Marketing 101 for small business: Go-to-market
26. Set up your merchant services
27. Hire your vendors
28. Sign your first lease
Your business is up and running. Set your business up for early stage success by getting organized and ironing out your strategy for the future.
29. Create a filing system
30. Plan early for growth
31. Begin hiring
32. Build your business continuity plan
33. Purchasing and managing inventory
34. How to set your pricing
35. Build your business strategy